Generations Montessori School of Charlottesville, LLC

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In the toddler two classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

For each infant, the center shall post a daily record which can be easily accessed by both the parent and the staff working with the child.

“The record for each infant did not contain developmental milestones.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-1.

Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, including refrigerated medication and staff’s personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“In the toddler two classrooms, medications were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

All nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. On prescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.

“There was sunscreen that had been expired for 3 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Sunscreen shall be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name.

“There was sunscreen that was not labeled with the owner’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Approximately 12:01 PM the infant attendance was not completed. There were six infants in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

“Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for the past month, the two required references on file were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-70-A.

Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent.

“Staff # 1 with the job title of program lead did no have that they had fulfilled a high school program completion or equivalent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“The records for Children # 4 and #5, enrolled for one week, was missing the following required components: Chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.

“The screening for Staff #2 was completed 3 weeks after hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“There was an open hole the size of an outlet by the crib by infant # 7.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In the primary room, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were on a cabinet unlocked, out of reach of children. In the bathroom on top of the washer, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were unlocked and out of reach of the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain criminal history record check results every five years for all employees.

“Evidence: 1. The record of Staff 1 (DOH 07/2016) contained a criminal history record background check that was dated 04/05/20218, which expired 04/05/2023. Staff 1 has been employed at the center for more than five years. 2. The record of Staff 2 (DOH 07/2016) contained a criminal history record background check that was dated 04/05/2018, which expired 04/05/2023. Staff 2 has been employed at the center for more than five years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that a food from home container is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: 1. There were two lunchboxes in the Toddler Room that were not dated or labeled with a name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Evidence: 1. The record of Child 5 contains documentation of a diagnosed peanut and egg allergy. The record does not contain documentation of a written allergy care plan completed by a physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

Based on review of medication, the center failed to ensure that medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective.

“Evidence: 1. Child 1M had a prescription medication, Auvi Q and Benadryl, at the center. There was no medication authorization form available to staff. The medication had not been administered. 2. Administration verified that the medication authorization could not be located.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review, staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #1 (start date 12/10/2021) did not contain documentation that certifies that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course had been completed. 2. Administration confirmed that Staff #1 has not completed the course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.